Alluding is the act of referencing something indirectly, often through hints or references to another work. It is a way for writers to add layers of meaning and complexity to their work by drawing on existing knowledge or cultural references.
Illocutionary acts refer to the intended meaning or force behind an utterance, while indirect speech acts involve conveying meaning indirectly through implication or inference rather than stating it explicitly. In other words, illocutionary acts focus on the speaker's intended message, while indirect speech acts involve communicating meaning in a more subtle or indirect way.
The indirect speech act of the question "Can you drive the car?" is a request for the person's permission or willingness to drive the car, rather than just seeking information about their ability to drive.
Indirect representation refers to a situation where individuals elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. In this system, citizens do not directly participate in decision-making but instead delegate their authority to elected officials who act on their behalf. Indirect representation is a common feature of representative democracies.
Conversational implicature refers to implied meaning conveyed through context, while indirect speech acts involve using indirect language to communicate intentions different from the literal message. Conversational implicature is typically more subtle and relies on shared knowledge between speakers, whereas indirect speech acts involve deliberate indirectness to convey meaning.
Direct refers to something that occurs without intermediaries or interruptions, while indirect means it occurs through intermediaries or has intervening factors. For example, a direct flight goes from one point to another without stopping, whereas an indirect flight may involve layovers or connecting flights.
The abstract noun for "refer" is "reference." It refers to the act of mentioning or alluding to something in a text, speech, or discussion.
The term "allusion" comes from the Latin word "allusio," which means a "playful reference" or "a rhythmical device in music." It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to a passing or indirect reference in writing or speech.
Allusion means making an indirect reference to something.
"Allude" means to make indirect reference to something, while "elude" means to escape or avoid someone or something, typically in a skillful or cunning way.
The speaker didn't mistreat the Bible but he made an indirect reference to the Bible.
The Stamp Act was Greenville's first direct tax. This was the act that caused him to shift from indirect to direct taxation.
In an indirect democracy, people elect representatives to act on their behalf.
An allusion is a passing reference or indirect mention of something.
A sentence using the word "alluding" would be: She was alluding to the fact that the family was new in town.
The act of intimating; also, the thing intimated., Announcement; declaration., A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference; as, he had given only intimations of his design.
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